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Error messages popping up from failed automatic iOS updates? Here’s the fix

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated December 27, 2023

Your iPhone and/or iPad can perform over the air (OTA) software updates automatically during the night while you're sleeping, so long as it’s connected to a power source and you've given it permission first. While this feature is incredibly convenient for anyone who doesn’t have the time to wait for software updates during the day, it can sometimes be problematic.

There are all kinds of error messages that might pop up, but one of the more common messages you may come across, especially on iOS 10 devices, will look a lot like the one you see above. In this piece, we’ll talk about troubleshooting steps you can take to fix various types of similar error messages once and for all and get your device up to date.

How to delete your Super Mario Run game data without deleting the app

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated May 31, 2019

The popular new Super Mario Run game by Nintendo doesn’t have a whole lot of levels to play, but if you ever get to the point where you want to just delete all your in-game progress and start all over again, then you’ll be happy to know there’s a way to do that.

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how you can delete all your Super Mario Run game progress data without having to delete the game from your device and re-download it later on.

How to use the on-demand VPN feature on your iPhone or iPad

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated June 15, 2018

Depending on the VPN you’re using, your iPhone or iPad might be able to take advantage of a feature called VPN on demand (VPoD).

Essentially what this does is it connects you to your VPN automatically when it’s needed so you don’t have to toggle it on manually before accessing the internet from your device. As a result, you can have peace of mind because your information is protected once you begin using the internet.

Tips for saving cellular data while playing Super Mario Run

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated May 31, 2019

Super Mario Run is one of the biggest hit games to launch on the App Store this year, and although it’s getting a lot of attention from both Nintendo and Super Mario fans, it also comes with a big caveat: it requires an active internet connection.

For anyone who plays the game at home on Wi-Fi, this isn’t a big deal. Unfortunately, if you’re relying on a cellular data network to play, then you might end up using more data than you’ve bargained for.

15 solutions to fix iCloud Notes not syncing across devices

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated June 12, 2025

Try these solutions if iCloud Notes are not syncing across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web.

How to stop your Mac from inserting a period when you double-press the Space bar

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated July 29, 2022

Just like you can easily insert a period when you double-press the Space bar on your iPhone or iPad, this feature is also available on Mac running macOS Sierra and later. It seems to be disabled by default if you're upgrading a Mac to macOS Sierra, but it was definitely enabled by default on my brand new MacBook Pro.

While I find the feature helpful on iOS, it actually gets in the way of my typing habits on my Mac. For that reason, I have chosen to stop my Mac from adding a period at the press of a double space.

How to save .shsh2 blobs for futurerestore with tsschecker

Joaquim Barbosa ∙ Updated February 16, 2021

Update: This guide is now outdated, and simpler methods are available. We recommend that users use our simpler guide on saving blobs with TSS Saver instead. This guide will remain up for advanced users, who may still want the flexibility of this approach.

How to bypass jailbreak detection in Super Mario Run

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated April 12, 2019

The highly anticipated Super Mario Run platformer game from Nintendo launched on the App Store Thursday afternoon, but anyone who has a jailbroken device is in for a surprise when they try to play, as it appears Nintendo built jailbreak detection into the game.

This is particularly common among a number of hit games from the App Store, including Pokémon GO, and causes the app in question to do nothing but crash whenever you attempt to launch it, but there is a way around it if you still want to play Super Mario Run on your jailbroken iOS devices, and we’ll show you how.

26 Super Mario Run moves to help you go further in the game

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated April 12, 2019

Super Mario Run just launched on the App Store, and as you can imagine, there has been a lot of energy from Apple and Nintendo fans around the world.

Being made for a smartphone rather than a handheld gaming unit as these kinds of games are usually made for, the game mechanics for Super Mario Run are a little different from your average Super Mario game.

In this post we'll be outlining the many different moves you can perform in Super Mario Run and explain what they do.

How to customize the Touch Bar on your MacBook Pro

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated December 21, 2023

In this tutorial, we will show you how to customize the Touch Bar on your MacBook to make sure the main keys, buttons, shortcuts or actions you use on a regular basis are front and center for quick access.

How to access your iPhone Camera Roll on Mac or PC

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated August 4, 2022

Whether you have a Mac or a PC, you can use your computer to access your iPhone or iPad’s Camera Roll/entire Photos library for easy photo and video transfer. In this tutorial, we show you the easiest way to access your iOS device’s Camera Roll on both operating systems.

How to change the TV button behavior of Apple TV remote

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 23, 2026

In this brief tutorial, we’ll show you how to change the behavior of the TV button on your Apple TV Siri Remote to either open the TV app or take you to the Home Screen.